Safeguarding
Ensuring that children and young people, as well as adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life. You can view the Church of England's Safeguarding policy statement for children, young people and adults here.
If you have any concerns about safeguarding please contact:
In the
diocese:
Email at, safeguarding@southwell.anglican.org,
or contact the safeguarding team,
on 01636 817 200 (office hours)
In the
parish:
Malcolm Miller,
Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator,
contact via
07907 010265,
or email at, malcolm@stedschurch.org.uk
Out of Hours for Children & Adults:
Nottinghamshire: 0300 456 4546
Nottingham City Council: 0115 876 1000
Bawtry: 0130 279 6000
Child line: 0800 1111
NSPCC : 0808 800 5000
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Stop it Now: 0808 1000 900
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141
Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm
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There will be a Diocesan wide audit of these standards in January 2026, and they must be fully in place by 1st December 2027.
Safeguarding
Training
The Diocese of Southwell runs safeguarding training courses throughout the year. See their website for more details.
If you are in a role that requires you to attend training you can book a place directly.
Our expectation is also that everyone with any role at our church (whether or not it involves working directly with vulnerable groups) completes the Basic Awareness module. This can be undertaken online
DBS
Certificates
Everyone working or volunteering at St. Ed's in an eligible role with children or potentially vulnerable adults is required to apply for a DBS certificate at 3 yearly intervals.
The Church Office can give details of how to apply.
St. Ed's
Safeguarding Policy
